US Bridges

S.H. 113 over Medicine Creek

Good

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma · 10.0 W & N JCT US 69 · Structure no. 152930000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 113 over Medicine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 113 over Medicine Creek in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesS.H. 113
CrossesMedicine Creek
Location10.0 W & N JCT US 69
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates35.1074, -95.77113
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$708,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 113 over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.H. 113 over Medicine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does S.H. 113 over Medicine Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 113 over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns S.H. 113 over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.